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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Brain Exercise

'Video game' treatment for migraine

October 03, 2008
Neurofeedback, or 'brain exercise,' has helped one woman prevent migraine headaches. During a neurofeedback session, she wears electrodes on her scalp to detect brain activity. In this three-minute video, you can see how the brain waves she generates control actions in the video game. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Reading Strengthens Brain More Than Watching Video, TV
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...interest for those of us worried about keeping our brains strong. The article reports that... Read more »

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Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...to improve your memory as you age.   To achieve brain regeneration you have to do more than... Read more »

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Studies Show Cardio Exercise Can Help Brain Fitness
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...only for my physical fitness level, but also for my brain fitness. The Jan. 18 issue of Parade... Read more »

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Exercise May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...Alzheimer's who are less fit have four times more signs of brain shrinkage than those who are... Read more »

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Study Shows Exercise/Brain Health Link (Again!)
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...studies--demonstrates the link between fitness and brain health.   Three things you need to... Read more »

Health Guide

Brain Exercise in the News
...physical exercise protects and strengthens the body.The researchers also showed that the benefits of the brain exercises extended well beyond the specific skills the volunteers learned. Older... Read more »
Alzheimer's Brain Games
...JAMA has published the first definitive study showing that honing intellectual skills can boost the brain in the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body. Whether or not... Read more »
Why Brain Work is So Important to Brain Health
...mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Scientific studies about the brain are rapidly changing our understanding about how to maintain the brain’s... Read more »
Alzheimer's Prevention: Five Easy Tricks for Keeping Your Brain Young
1. Finish a crossword puzzle. Just like a walk exercises your body, puzzles give your brain a workout. Think how satisfying it is to fill in that last clue. 2. Pick up a book. Whether it’s the... Read more »
Dealing with Fibro-Fog
...cognitive dysfunction so many of us with fibromyalgia deal with daily is aptly described by the term “brain fog,” or by my favorite pet name “fibro-fog.”  Our minds feel clouded by a... Read more »

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...by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medication is an appetite... Read more »

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...balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. How To Use Take this medication... Read more »

Related News

Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimers Patients
July 22, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Exercise may help Alzheimer's patients preserve their brain function. New research from the University of Kansas School of... Read summary »

'Brain Exercises' May Delay Memory Decline
August 12, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who engage in activities such as reading, writing and playing card games may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs... Read summary »

Fitness for Your Brain!
May 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- To stay younger longer, keeping your mind active may not be enough. Your brain may actually need a work... Read summary »

Exercise Reduces Leakage through the Blood Brain Barrier
April 23, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study suggests physical exercise may strengthen the blood- brain barrier, limiting harmful materials from entering the... Read summary »

Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's
January 12, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Deep brain stimulation can improve the quality of life for Parkinson's patients, but there are some risks. Deep brain... Read summary »